Analytic study of amniocentesis in prenatal genetic diagnosis. Transversal study of cases

Garza Fernández, L.; Cabra Zurita, R.; Grether, P.; García León, F.; Kably Ambe, A.

Ginecologia y Obstetricia de Mexico 66: 237-241

1998


ISSN/ISBN: 0300-9041
PMID: 9679399
Document Number: 492901
The experience obtained in 44 cases, in which amniocentesis was practiced for genetic diagnostic purpose in the private center in México City is presented. Indications, morbility and results are similar to those reported in the literature, is considered that this method should be offered to the couples who receive information about it and have maternal age 35 or older, antecedent of family chromosomal disease, alteration in maternal serum screening or family anguish. This is a safe method and easy to perform with a high sensibility and specificity, this is the first report in a private center in México that analyzes technique.

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